How to make EASY Dandelion "Honey" (Vegan)

[@phoe23nix58]

I wish I had found your channel first. No muss, no fuss. I'm getting to making a batch right now. Thank you.

[@TheNorthwestForager]

Thank you for watching!

[@TheNorthwestForager]

If you clicked on this video hoping to watch me extract the nectar from dandelion flowers and perform an enzymatic reaction converting it into sugar (honey) im sorry to dissapoint. Rather, this "honey" is an imitation but in my opinion the best there is. It is a great option for vegans, those who cant afford honey or just to have fun. Thanks for all your views!

[@alyssarose916]

I'm excited to see how you'll use the dandelion pedals! And I'd be interested to see any other recipes using dandelions as well. I plan on making this!

[@TheNorthwestForager]

Please note, this recipe is for 2-1/2 pints. I erroneously said 2 pints. I apologize for the confusion. Thanks for watching!

[@ElinWinblad]

Does it store on counter or in fridge?

[@TheNorthwestForager]

@@ElinWinbladA lot depends on if you follow proper canning protocols, which I didn't in this video, but keeping it as an opened/used jar it should be fine for a month or so in a pantry. Otherwise it could keep for many months in the fridge.

[@TheNorthwestForager]

You're likely to encounter crystallization similar to aged honey

[@ElinWinblad]

@@TheNorthwestForagerhanks! It’s steeping now 😊

[@TheNorthwestForager]

@@ElinWinblad very exciting!

[@ayearofmoons]

Wow, that is so neat! Can't wait to try.

[@jude7321]

Hi, that looks so good. You can also wash your jars in hot soapy water, shake the water off and put them in the microwave for about a minute and a half and they'll be sterilized. I'm making some! Jude, from Kentucky ✝️🐴🇺🇸⚒️🇺🇸🌱

[@liampariso2143]

Love the b roll between shots! Great job!😊

[@mtc1801]

Wow, so awesome. Can't wait to make this with my kiddo😊❤

[@summerbreeze1955]

Thank you dear fellow Vegan, lovely to see a humane way of making honey luv n light x

[@elizabethbritton2143]

Making this right now! (Harvested and made the tea overnight, last evening.) Hoping it turns out lovely as I want to gift a jar to each of my son’s homeschool teachers!

[@susietopspin]

Will definitely try. Can I substitute brown sugar?

[@TheNorthwestForager]

Absolutely! How did it turn out?

[@MrShazaamable]

So what were the leftover petals used for????

[@karensavageau4622]

Do you know how long dandelion honey is shelf stable?

[@CatherineChhabra]

Did you rinse or wash the dandelions before you made the tea?

[@jude7321]

You should rinse because ants and little tiny bees like they get in there.

[@jennholden-myers1631]

Can u let it sit for 2 days or do you have to drain it the next day? Thanks!

[@NancyJones-h4s]

Hi! Maybe I overcooked it. Just checked this morning, and it's rock hard. I can heat jar in a pot to use. It tasted awesome! I was just stumped.

[@CatherineChhabra]

Did anyone reply? Made this last year and had that issue.

[@NancyJones-h4s]

@user-zi7sw6wp5f Unfortunately, no. Guess I will just have to do trial and error.

[@NancyJones-h4s]

@@CatherineChhabra Unfortunately, no. Will have to try again.

[@teresamathena825]

Does this have to be stored in the fridge or on counter?

[@clairbear1234]

I want too know about shelf life and keeping as well

[@timbutler5033]

Do they have to best fresh dandelions or can they be dried? Also is the shelf life as long lasting as regular honey?

[@TheNorthwestForager]

I've never tried dried dandelion for this but don't see why it shouldn't work. I'd imagine you wouldn't need as much petals. The shelf life is as good as any sugar syrup. It will most likely crystallize before going bad.

[@tonydixon2684]

Natural honey doesn't have a shelf life

[@r.katiekane252]

Have you tried water bathing the jars after you fill them with the "honey" for longer storage time? Or do the lids typically ping just from the boiling/filling process? Just curious...

[@MossyArrow]

This question needs to be answered IMO. I'm also curious, canning / jarring can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing with certain foods

[@maisyward7076]

I water-bath 8oz jars for 15 minutes and I just cracked open a jar I did last spring and it is still perfect.

[@maryfertig1271]

Could you use Monkfruit or Stevia instead of sugar?

[@TheNorthwestForager]

I really don't know enough about their physical properties. It's possible if they thicken like sugar, but I can't say whether th flavor would even be in the ball park. Maybe a hybrid recipe? Like 50% sugar, 50% monk fruit 🤷‍♂️

[@maisyward7076]

Monk fruit will crystalize into very pretty huge crystals that just don't work right and stevia gets horribly bitter when cooked down. My roommate is diabetic and because she loves the taste of dandelion flowers I dried her a bunch of greenless blossoms and she makes tea and then sweetens with monk fruit.

[@jeremysimon87]

After soaking the dandelions in a jar, it shot water out the top and emitted a smell. Is it okay to still use the dandelions to make honey?

[@TheNorthwestForager]

I'm not sure. Any idea why the water shot out the top?

[@jeremysimon87]

@TheNorthwestForager The step where I boiled the water and added to the jar of full of dandelions, I tightened the lid pretty tight tight. After I opened the lid, water shot out everywhere

[@ignorantcommentary]

I forgot to add lemon juice at the beginning of the process and it crystalized... If I heat it up and add lemon now will it help decrystalize it?

[@TheNorthwestForager]

Yes. You can add a tad bit more water too if need be

[@phoenixhatter6609]

@@TheNorthwestForager is it safe for it to sit for a week and then make the honey. Or should I pour the batch?

[@ashams196]

You deserve more subscribers😊

[@TheNorthwestForager]

Thank you! You can always help by sharing my video/channel on social media if you like :)

[@ArtichokeHunter]

Why aren't you supposed to stir syrup? I've never heard that and I've made a lot of syrups...

[@TheNorthwestForager]

It's always been my understanding that it increases the chance of crystallization. But there's still a lot I have to learn about the different sugaring techniques.

[@emilyschannel9623]

Hey quick question……. Is there an easy way to make dandelion lemonade??? Back home I’d always get a lavender lemonade, and since they are flowers to just curious if you’ve ever tried that, keep it going with the dandelion stuff I love it!

[@TheNorthwestForager]

Hey Emily. I haven't tried it but I don't see why it wouldn't work. If I we're to try it, I'd make a dandelion tea like I did for the honey and use that to supplement the water in a regular batch of lemonade.

[@emilyschannel9623]

@@TheNorthwestForager I’ll have to try that!! Thanks

[@proFscarfmaNhaT]

Is there a way to make this without using so much sugar? Or using maple syrup?

[@TheNorthwestForager]

There isn't a recipe I'm aware of. The sugar is what creates the consistency. If anyone sees this and has a thought I'd be curious to learn another way.

[@davedixon5765]

What would be the motive behind not wanting to use sugar but being ok with maple syrup?

[@Lucy-vk1el]

@@davedixon5765 if you wanted every ingredient to be homemade or local maybe. You can potentially make maple syrup from trees on your property or buy it locally depending on where you live.

[@samanthacasas3091]

Is this healthy or is it like sugar jelly?

[@TheNorthwestForager]

This recipe is a dandelion flavored sugar syrup. As far as I understand, excessive consumption of any form of sugar is unhealthy, even bee-made honey. Personally I'd consider this better than eating straight sugar but not better than abstaining from sugar, if that helps...

[@samanthacasas3091]

Thank you for your response 😊

[@benbaccas939]

So it’s not really honey. Just sugar and some dandelions.

[@HuffleRuff]

So it's not honey, it's syrup.

[@TheNorthwestForager]

Yes, but we can call it a syrup based honey imitation 🍯 which sounds slightly better than human honey.

[@chrisjones3901]

Isn't honey vegan anyway,you not using organic sugar

[@TheNorthwestForager]

There are vegans who won't eat honey because it was made by bees. I personally don't have anything* against real honey, however I'm not a vegan. This recipe is good for someone who wants to make a honey substitute that taste like the real thing.

[@chrisjones3901]

@@TheNorthwestForager I didnt know that,but if they that serious surely the sweat off the farmers hands makes food not vegan too lo, This year I think it's a really good show of dandelions so I will go for a walk and collect some.honey madden from dandelions seems like a neat idea

[@notMattGarska]

Read a honey making manual you will understand why the vegans are against it. until then you will not understand

[@TheNorthwestForager]

@@chrisjones3901 lol yes, I know what you're saying. But to each their own.

[@thomasgordon2855]

It’s not vegan because vegans avoid causing harm to animals as much as practicable, bees are animals, some bees are killed during honey harvesting and some cruel tactics are used in commercial bee keeping. Since you don’t need honey to live and can practicably avoid it, it’s not vegan

[@zoomman96]

How is using fake sugar healthy in anyway? 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@veganmarrs]

It's real sugar, just not bee honey. The purpose is to make a sugar syrup that tastes similar to honey not a diet syrup. Vegan means no animal products, has nothing to do with health. If you are concerned about sugar intake than this recipe isn't for you.

[@JoeandAngie]

All you really made was a simple syrup. Honey is an absolute misnomer here, as honey is made by bees, not with cane sugar. If it were truly vegan, they'd try to make it taste like meat. We are omnivorous, hence incisors and canines , not all molars.

[@TheNorthwestForager]

Meat flavored honey 🤔